Bits and pieces from the MMFF 2015

With the lead up to Christmas Day a veritable circus for the entertainment beat—what with interviews, press conferences, previews and premieres left and right—there is still much to be written about from the stars of this year’s eight entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival.

John Lloyd Cruz on his “debut” film for the Metro Manila Film Festival, Honor Thy Father, and shaving his head for his role. “Ito ang gusto kong entry. [Shaving my hair] was an act of courage—mas mahirap magpakalbo kaysa pumatay.”

Jennylyn Mercado, MMFF 2014’s Best Actress, on the possibility of winning again in #WalangForever. “If my performance gets recognized again, then great; if not, no problem. I don’t think about it all that much. What’s important for me is making sure that our entry pleases viewers.